I can't believe that I've been blogging for over a year, and never once reviewed any products from Napoleon Perdis...what are this??! That's all going to change though, because I've discovered their products are LUSH- and they really need more attention. I get the feeling that fans of this brand keep quiet about how amazing the products are...like it's a secret that they don't want to give away. I get this, because if you're quiet about something, you don't run the risk of something selling out/being out of stock. Sorry Napoleon Perdis fans- I'm blowing your cover- I have to. It's only fair.

The Stroke of Genius Liquid Cashmere Foundation SPF 20 sounds gorgeous and it is. Liquid cashmere? Who wouldn't want that on their face? As you can see from the pic, there's an inbuilt foundation brush which I didn't think I would use initially, but I totally got into it. It doesn't come all pouring out at once awkwardly, there's a clever little locking system which controls the amount of product dispensed- it's pretty foolproof. I think it'd be pretty cool for someone who is just getting started with makeup; but in saying that, the formulation is SO high quality, any seasoned MUA would be rapt with it. It's liquid, obviously, but one of the creamiest liquid foundations I've encountered. The press release says it provides medium coverage, but I find it errs towards full- which is a great thing in my books. You can get an idea of the coverage from the pic above; I used concealer around my eyes, nose and chin- but that's it. NO powder. It's pretty wow! I'm planning on using it as a concealer when I start self tanning again, it'll be perfect, and definitely creamy/full coverage enough. Helloooooo I love multi-purpose products!

I only use two concealers out of the myriad I own, I have weird attachments to them. The One Concealer is a proud occupier of my holy two, and I'm already thinking about getting another so I don't have to go without. It is CREAMY times a million- just so perfect for me and my dry skin, and there actually isn't much it doesn't cover. Redness, dark circles, spots, broken capillaries (cheers, Micah)- they are gone. Well, concealed, anyway. The packaging kills me, because I'm a sucker for anything in a jar (sorry Paula, it is what it is)- and there's a lot of product in there, you only need a teeny tiny amount. It's a good idea to warm it up on the back of your hand first, because it is very opaque initially- but it blends like a dream. Don't be grossed out, but I apply it with my fingers- the warmth makes it perform just the way I want it to. The unique thing about The One is that it comes in one shade- a peach/nude. Before you fair skinned babes screw up your face- relax. It blends out, and blends in. If you're still not convinced, there is another formulation called The One Light- give that a whirl. But TRY and trust me on this one. There's just something about that peachy shade that suits everyone and fixes everything.

If there is one thing that is talked about every day (multiple times) in MUO, it is contouring. How to contour, what products to use, contour game, contour envy- it's everywhere. I hugely admire the babes that can sculpt their entire face, and I used to spend a LOT more time on this, but I just can't do that anymore. I stick to contouring my cheekbones these days, but I love it so much! I was lucky enough to be taught my technique when I worked at MAC, but if I HADN'T had that good fortune, the Ultimate Contour Palette would be perfection. As it is, this little critter makes contouring a piece of cake- holy smokes, it's even embossed on the product whereabouts it's to be placed. Perfect for beginners, perfect for people who are always rushing (like me), and perfect for MUAs to keep in their kit because of the compact size. Tick, tick, tick! As you can see, there's a highlighter, a blush, and a darker contour shade; all of which are buttery smoothly, blend easily and are universally flattering. I'm wearing it in the pic above, and it was SO EASY. I lightly brushed the contour shade underneath my cheekbones, the blush on the apples of my cheeks- blending it up to the temple, and used the highlighter along the top of my cheekbones. Voila! Quick and easy contour achieved with my confusion...and using just one product, which is always a major plus for me,

As you can tell, I'm super impressed with the Napoleon Perdis products I've tried, and I need to try more- which ones do you beauties recommend? You can find Napoleon Perdis at selected farmers around New Zealand!

GIVEAWAY!!!!!

1- Post any of the images above on Instagram, tag me @makeupobsessives and @napoleonperdis , and include the hashtag #muogiveaway (just one entry per person)2. Follow @makeupobsessives on Instagram 3. Let me know in the comments below which product you'd love to try and why! Entries close in one week from today, open internationally! xxx

I'm a sucker for contouring kits so I would love to try their contour kit. Either way I know Napoleon will rarely disappoint.

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Zoe

13/8/2014 02:58:05 am

I would love to try out the contouring kit.

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Danusha

13/8/2014 03:21:12 am

OMG the foundation looks amazing!!! I'm a huge fan of napoleon Perdis and would LOVE to try this foundation :P

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Lauren Kate went

13/8/2014 03:44:33 am

First of all, 10/10 for the perfect inclusion of the Jenna Marbles quote! I legitimately lost it!
I'd totally love to try the foundation, I haven't yet found or fallen in love with an everyday foundation, and the SPF 20 would be perfect on my pale as heck skin!!!

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Sinead

13/8/2014 04:54:06 am

Eeeek! I would LOVE to try their foundation. Constantly on the hunt for that holy grail! SPF is always good too so that it a winning point for me!

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Itakura

13/8/2014 05:21:33 am

I would love to try the stroke of genious liquid cashmere foundation! I'm still in desperate search of my holy grail foundation, something med-full coverage that I can wear on a daily basis. This looks perfect!!

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Courtney Cribb

13/8/2014 06:17:12 am

I would LOVE to try the one concealer. I get redness on my cheeks and very dark eyes that i haven't been able to cover with any concealer i've tried so i would love to try this out as it looks beautiful on your skin. I'll be heading in to farmers to find my shade of the foundation and purchase too! i definitely agree napoleon is a well kept secret!

Would love to try the stroke of genius liquid cashmere foundation. SPF is where its at for me! :-)

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Stevie-lee marjoribanks

13/8/2014 09:03:04 am

Would love to try the stroke of genius liquid cashmere foundation need to find my holy grail foundation in desperate need ! Looks so good

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Rosena Higgins

14/8/2014 10:02:26 am

I would absolutely love to try the Ultimate Contour Palette! It looks like it gives beautiful results! xo

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kylie

14/8/2014 10:38:30 am

i would love to try the foundation and the concealer-they sound amazing! ok well they all sound amazing. i love the mattifying mineral primer loose powder, and the auto pilot radiance boosting primer-which makes your skin look and feel amazing and glow beautifully!

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Erica

14/8/2014 12:57:53 pm

I love the contour palate, my friend wore it for her wedding.

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Alice Scahill

14/8/2014 01:58:24 pm

Great review! What are this!!
I would love to try The Stroke of Genius Liquid Cashmere Foundation SPF 20! My current foundation sucks and I am on the hunt for an amazing one!
p.s. I entered on instagram :)

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Ange Dulon Barre

14/8/2014 03:33:19 pm

"Stroke of Genius Liquid Cashmere Foundation"

I have only tried china doll by napoleon and i was in love with it, however living in rotorua, our farmers doesn't stock napoleon anymore! I need a foundation that covers my red cheeks!

I would love to try The One Concealer because i currently need a new one because the one i'm using now (the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer) is breaking me out :(
I also have redness on my cheeks and dark circles under my eyes that i cant seem to cover up with any concealer i've tried so hopefully this will be the one!

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Kim

21/8/2014 04:20:04 pm

You must try the eyeliner sealer - it turns any eyeshadow into a liquid liner with just 1 or 2 drops

I love Napoleon and have definitely raved about them on my blog. I only ever wore Chanel cosmetics, I had been since I was a teenager and then I met NP...and slowly all my makeup was replaced with Napoleon products. The radiance boosting face mask and the radiance boosting primer are literally all I wear on a day to day basis. I still use one Chanel bronzer, and I have the benefit mascara and one lip colour from lush but other then that...Napoleon to the rescue!

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Kelsey Feisst

27/8/2014 07:36:12 am

I would really love to try the Stroke Of Genius liquid cashmere foundation. It sounds so luxurious!